Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Chapter 207 Weiyuan Assets

As Wei Yuan's status increased, Minglan's worth also increased.

In the past, she was the weakest among the Sheng sisters.

But now, her words have more and more weight in the hearts of Ru Lan and others.

Before, Mo Lan only thought about how to use Minglan's influence to fulfill herself.

But now, she just wants to follow Minglan, get to know more people, and gain more knowledge.

As for her mother Lin Sushuang, she no longer dares to act like a monster at home.

After all, if compared to the methods of house fighting, Wei Shuyi is not inferior to her, not to mention, Wei Shuyi's identity is different now.

Today, when Minglan mentioned the Zhao's tea shop, Rulan and others agreed without even thinking about it.

Afterwards, everyone took a boat and headed to the shop.

These days, their activities are basically in the most prosperous streets in Hangzhou, and Zhao's tea shop is close to the edge of Hangzhou city.

However, the scenery there is pretty good.

During the boat trip on the lake to the tea shop, Pinlan, Rulan and others were talking and laughing.

"The scenery in Hangzhou is really good, with small bridges and flowing water, and people living there. It's really pleasant to live here."

"It is said that there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. At first I didn't care, but I thought to myself, what's wrong with Yangzhou? The last time I saw it, Hangzhou was really beautiful."

"Maybe the only bad thing is that the food here is either too sweet or too sour for my taste."

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They say that when it comes to eating, drinking and having fun, food in Hangzhou is indeed ranked last.

Drinking, having fun, and having fun are actually very particular.

It's just that it's not convenient for women to go there.

When Wei Yuan first came to Hangzhou, he thought that one day, when he was successful and retired, he would come to Hangzhou to retire here.

I don’t know if there is another opportunity.

"It's here!"

While a few people were chatting, Pinlan suddenly saw the words "Zhao's Tea Shop" written on the shore not far away, and spoke quickly.

Rulan smiled and said: "Sixth sister, if the tea here doesn't taste good, you have to treat me."

Minglan nodded and said: "Even if it tastes good, it's my sister who should treat me."

In the past few days, no matter where they went, they never asked Minglan to spend money.

If this continues, I'm afraid I'll be really embarrassed.

However, they felt that if it weren't for Minglan's uncle, they would not have received such good treatment in Hangzhou.

There is no need to worry about safety when traveling. There will be someone from the government following you within a hundred steps.

No matter where you go to play, you don’t have to worry about being ripped off.

If the price charged by the shopkeeper is unreasonable, someone from the government will come forward to say it.

It's quite convenient.

Everyone went ashore and came to Zhao's tea shop.

Madam Zhao, the shopkeeper of the tea shop, saw that they were actually several women and said with a smile:

"It's really a rare visitor. It's very rare for me to have a sister as beautiful as you guys here."

Rulan said playfully: "I have rarely seen a woman as eloquent as you."

Mrs. Zhao smiled and said: "There is a storyteller upstairs at the moment, and there is also a private room. It is suitable for you to sit down. Please go upstairs."

Very few women come to this shop because no woman would come to such a remote shop to drink tea.

Even though beautiful and gentle women can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys of Hangzhou, if you really go somewhere to spend money, you still have to consider safety.

So I usually go to some big stores that are guaranteed.

Minglan and others followed Madam Zhao to the second floor, sat in the private room, and drank some more classic tea dishes recommended by Madam Zhao.

It tastes really good.

"I didn't expect that there is such a good tea shop in this remote place, which is even better than the tea I drank in the capital."

"I have learned tea drama from several famous tea masters in Beijing. I feel that the tea made by those masters is nothing more than that."

"Sixth sister really brought us to the right place. The fruits here are also delicious."

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Hearing their conversation, Minglan smiled.

She knew very well that her uncle was so naughty that he couldn't even get enough of his food.

The current cook in Uncle Zhongyong's mansion was hired by Wei Yuan from Fan House at a huge price.

To him, the world is as big as the sky and the earth, and it is no bigger than daily food.

If you have to save money on food and drink, why bother climbing up so much?

Minglan thought that the tea that her uncle would say tastes good must be good.

While they were talking, Mrs. Zhao, the tea shop owner, suddenly came here and said with a smile:

"Looking at the fate of these sisters, I will bring you some fruits."

"I wonder, can I sit here for a while? Chat with some sisters. After all, I rarely have women as beautiful as you here."

Rulan said carelessly: "I see that you are very popular with me, sister. Please sit down quickly, sister."

Minglan and others smiled one after another.

Mrs. Zhao simply sat next to Ru Lan and asked with a smile:

"Look, you guys are not locals. Where did you come from?"

Ru Lan said: "Yangzhou Youyang, I wonder if my sister has heard of that place?"

Mrs. Zhao thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "I have heard of Yangzhou. It is said that water transportation there is more prosperous. As for Youyang, please forgive my ignorance."

Pinlan covered her mouth and smiled and said: "These are all sisters of my own race. My family is in Youyang, but they came from the capital and this is their first time in Hangzhou."

From the capital?

Mrs. Zhao was slightly absent-minded.

Minglan asked curiously, "Why does the shopkeeper look like this when he heard that we are from the capital?"

Miss Zhao sighed, "To be honest, I have an engagement. My future husband went to the capital a few years ago and planned to take the imperial examination."

"But it was reported that the imperial examination was postponed to next year"

There are some things she did not say in public.

The man who originally had an engagement with her has disappeared since he arrived in the capital.

In addition, a few days ago, a bad guy appeared in the shop again.

So, Miss Zhao thought in her heart that if the man who had an engagement with her did not write to her after a while, she would sell the shop to someone else and get some money to go to the capital to find him.

When she heard that Minglan and others were from the capital, she naturally felt melancholy in her heart.

While they were talking, they suddenly heard the storyteller on the second floor telling a story,

"At that time, the loyal and brave general Wei Yuan saw a villain trying to assassinate him, but his face remained unchanged and he sat as steady as a mountain"

"Yes, he was sitting in this position!"

"Suddenly, a villain stabbed him with a sword, but General Wei remained indifferent. Seeing that General Wei had no intention of fighting back, the villain was about to kill him."

"Suddenly, General Chen Yuanzhi, the commander of the Tiger Guards, grabbed the villain's clothes. At this time, the villain's long sword was only a few feet away from General Wei, but it was difficult to get an inch closer."

"When General Chen exerted his strength, the villain was thrown out of the shop."

"He is as strong as a tiger, No one can defeat him!"

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When Rulan and the others heard this, they immediately became curious.

"General Wei? General Chen? Minglan, are they talking about your uncle? General Chen. Chen Yuanzhi. Isn't he the fierce general beside your uncle?"

"Has your uncle been to this shop? And was assassinated? Why haven't you heard about it, Sixth Sister?"

"According to the storyteller, it is really dangerous. Sixth Sister, Uncle Wei is really amazing. In such a life-and-death situation, he remained calm and steady as Mount Tai."

"Is this probably what is called "Mount Tai collapses in front of you without changing your face?"

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Rulan, Molan, and Pinlan spoke one after another.

Hearing this, Minglan smiled and said, "I just heard about it, but my uncle said that the tea here is good, so I brought you here to taste it."

Hearing everyone talking about this, how could Miss Zhao not know the status of these people in front of her?

She stood up in a hurry, looked at Minglan beside her, and bowed, saying: "I didn't expect that General Wei's niece would come to visit. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. Please forgive me." Seeing this, Minglan also stood up, held Zhao Xiaoniang's hand, and said with a smile: "Sister, please sit down. We are here just to drink tea. Your tea is really delicious." "I wonder what kind of tea my uncle drank when he came here that time?" Zhao Xiaoniang is a capable and hardworking person, otherwise she would not have run this shop so well. In the past, she had also seen several nobles who came here to drink tea. But compared with Minglan, they were all a little eclipsed. After all, she is Wei Yuan's niece! Now, she is only a step away from this noble lady, how can she not be moved? But seeing Minglan's kind face and her words and actions, people couldn't help but feel close to her. So she simply didn't care about her identity and just treated it as a chat between two sisters who had just met for the first time. She said: "The tea that General Wei drank last time seemed to be the purple basil drink I just made. Would you like to try it, young lady?" Minglan's eyes lit up and she smiled and said, "Of course I want to try it." Miss Zhao nodded and left for the time being. When she came back, she had already brought over several cups of purple basil drinks that had just been made. After tasting it, Minglan praised it highly, "It's really delicious. I wonder how this basil drink is made? Can sister Zhao teach me?" Miss Zhao was stunned and asked curiously, "Do you want to learn?" Minglan nodded and said, "I just don't know if sister Zhao is convenient?" Miss Zhao asked curiously, "As a girl, if you want to drink this kind of tea, you can go to the shop or ask someone to make it. Why do you have to do it yourself?" Rulan had seen through Minglan's little thoughts and smiled and said, "She is going to make it for her uncle." Sometimes, if Minglan and Zhang Guifen knew that Wei Yuan liked a certain food or drink. The two of them would discuss how to make it, and then give it to Wei Yuan. Minglan thought, since my uncle likes this basil drink, when I return to the capital, when my uncle wants to drink it, I will make it for him. Isn't it convenient? Or I can teach my aunt so that my aunt can please my uncle. Well, it must be very good. Originally, this basil drink was Miss Zhao's secret. After all, except for a few classic ones, the flavors of each tea in the shop are somewhat unique, and they are all made after countless attempts.

If you teach others whether you understand it or not, once it spreads, it will affect your business.

But now, it doesn't matter.

First, she plans to go to the capital, and second, if she takes this opportunity, she can get to know Wei Yuan's niece.

When she arrives in the capital, she can also have an acquaintance to guide her.

She won't be in the dark.

Moreover, as the niece of the loyal and brave earl, she should be quite powerful even in the capital.

It's better to sell it to others today, maybe in the future, there will be places where she needs help?

So, Miss Zhao nodded and said:

"I'll teach you."

"Not only Zisu Yinzi, but also other teas that I think taste better, I will teach you all about them."

"After some time, I will go to the capital to see if I can open a shop. If you don't understand anything then, you can always come and ask me."

Minglan felt happy and said with a smile, "Then I'll help Sister Zhao."

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Fuzhou.

At this time, Hu Yanzhong has returned in triumph, and after the army has rested, he will escort many merchant ships to sea.

Wei Yuan was sitting in the big tent, looking at his income one after another, and murmured:

"In a little while, I will be considered rich and wealthy."

Don’t say anything else.

The money given to Wei Yuan by all the merchants on Fujian Road alone amounted to 400,000 taels of silver.

Of course, this is the converted value.

This 400,000 taels of silver includes land, land deeds, shops, etc.

In addition, the many things Haizhou Haishi gave to Wei Yuan were equivalent to more than 200,000 taels of silver.

Because their business contracts with overseas countries have been concluded.

It can actually be calculated how much goods each company sells and how much money it can earn.

So, it's time for these people to fulfill their promises.

As for the Suhang side, Wei Yuan did a rough calculation and found that he could probably earn about three hundred thousand taels of silver, because the profit from the King of Wu alone was 260,000 taels of silver.

Over in Hangzhou, Wei Yuan did not have deep negotiations, so he received less money.

As for the big head, it is the business cooperation between the Wei family in Hedong and Liangzhe and Caobang.

Wei Yuan roughly calculated that this business could bring in four to five million taels of silver every year.

Of course, this is just a preliminary estimate. If there are any natural or man-made disasters, this number may not be reached.

Calculating this, Wei Yuan's money earned throughout this year has exceeded one million taels!

If some properties and land deeds could be discounted, his current wealth would have surpassed that of Fu Changbo's family.

If compared with Yongchang Bofu, it may be slightly worse, but it will definitely not be too different.

After all, the money Wei Yuan gained was not temporary, but a steady flow of money.

As long as shipping still exists, naval forces will still exist.

Then the merchants who gave him filial piety money this year will continue to give him money next year.

And it’s still a secret account.

Even if one day a merchant comes in because he has committed a crime, no matter how much the investigation is done, it will not be possible to find Wei Yuan's head.

"Although it's a little bit different than expected, one bite won't make you fat, so take your time."

Wei Yuan murmured.

In fact, he can continue to squeeze merchants from various places.

However, the result of doing so can only be dissatisfaction for everyone.

Moreover, if you want to make long-term wealth, you can't do things that make you fat in one bite.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll be strangled to death.

"Some of the real estate, title deeds, shops, etc. brought by merchants from various places can be given to Daniel and the others."

"After all, living on food and salary alone is not enough in a place like the capital."

While Wei Yuan was thinking, he suddenly heard someone arguing outside the tent:

"Lin Zhaoyuan, I thought you were an honest person, but I didn't expect that you went to the capital and used sweet words to seduce our future sister-in-law. What crime should you do?"

"Confused? Chen Daniu, have you read any books recently? What kind of books are you reading? What is confusion? Don't just open your mouth!"

"Haha. If it weren't for confusion, how could my sister-in-law say goodbye to you? Look at your face, it's extremely ugly!"

"Damn it, are you looking for trouble? Others are afraid of you, but I, Lin Zhaoyuan, am not afraid of you!"

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